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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.97, 2,341.28 and 945.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.97, 2,341.28 and 945.81 is: 1,415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.97 : 2,341.28 = 945.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.97/2,341.28 = 945.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.97x = 2,341.28 × 945.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.97x = 2,214,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,389.60/1,563.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.88

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